Athens and Naxos in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Athens (day 1–3); Naxos (day 4–7)

Getting between places

Athens -> Naxos (about 175 min)

Worth booking ahead

Zas Travel

When to go

Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) give warm, settled weather with fewer crowds. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, so book accommodation and popular sights well ahead.

Day 1: Athens

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Electra Metropolis Athens — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located with modern amenities.
• Afternoon Monastiraki Square — Monastiraki Square: 4.5★ (28,621 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Karamanlidika — Karamanlidika: 4.7★ (14,334 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Athens

• Morning ERGON House Athens — ERGON House Athens: 4.3★ (6,779 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Odeon of Herodes Atticus — Odeon of Herodes Atticus: 4.9★ (18,057 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee — Picky Brunch & Specialty Coffee: 4.7★ (6,665 reviews), good budget fit
• Afternoon Varvakios Central Municipal Market — Varvakios Central Municipal Market: 4.2★ (26,695 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Tavern Klimataria — Tavern Klimataria: 4.4★ (10,168 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Omonoia Square — Omonoia Square: 3.9★ (3,538 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Athens

• Morning The Roosters Ilisia — The Roosters Ilisia: good budget fit, 4.2★ (996 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Acropolis of Athens — Acropolis of Athens: 4.8★ (148,737 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Deos Athenian Skyline — Deos Athenian Skyline: 4.2★ (5,117 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Parthenon — Parthenon: 4.8★ (87,907 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ristorante Atlantikos — Ristorante Atlantikos: 4.5★ (9,126 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Syntagma Square — Syntagma Square: 4.5★ (7,175 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Naxos

• 09:00 Electra Metropolis Athens — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located with modern amenities.
• 12:30 Athens -> Naxos — Travel from Athens to Naxos. About 175km — train or coach is the usual option (~175 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:30 Naxos Resort Beach Hotel — Close to the beach and local restaurants, perfect for a relaxing stay.
• Afternoon AVATON 1739 - Coffee & Wine Roof — AVATON 1739 - Coffee & Wine Roof: 4.7★ (4,760 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Nikos & Maria Restaurant — Nikos & Maria Restaurant: 4.4★ (2,124 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Naxos

• Morning Hug Me Naxos — Hug Me Naxos: 4.9★ (5,298 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Old Market Street — Old Market Street: 4.7★ (126 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Maro's taverna — Maro's taverna: 4.6★ (4,168 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Eggares Olive Oil Museum — Eggares Olive Oil Museum: 4.8★ (2,025 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening To Elliniko Restaurant — To Elliniko Restaurant: 4.7★ (5,685 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Ancient Temple of Dionysus (Naxos) — Ancient Temple of Dionysus (Naxos): 4.1★ (378 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character

Day 6: Naxos

• Morning ΜΕΖΕ 2 — ΜΕΖΕ 2: 4.6★ (3,734 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Archaeological Museum of Naxos — Archaeological Museum of Naxos: 4.2★ (471 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Sarris Tavern — Sarris Tavern: 4.8★ (3,215 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Kouros of Flerio — Kouros of Flerio: 4.4★ (1,166 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Souvlaki of Makis — Souvlaki of Makis: good budget fit, 4.5★ (1,456 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Zas Travel — Zas Travel: 4.5★ (586 reviews), matches your interests, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Naxos

• Morning Kares — Kares: conveniently located nearby, 4.7★ (43 reviews)
• 11:00 Naxos Resort Beach Hotel — Close to the beach and local restaurants, perfect for a relaxing stay.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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